Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1614520

First published: Thu Aug 09 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in rsn_supp/wpa.c in wpa_supplicant 2.0 through 2.6. Under certain conditions, the integrity of EAPOL-Key messages is not checked, leading to a decryption oracle. An attacker within range of the Access Point and client can abuse the vulnerability to recover sensitive information. References: <a href="https://papers.mathyvanhoef.com/woot2018.pdf">https://papers.mathyvanhoef.com/woot2018.pdf</a> <a href="https://w1.fi/security/2018-1/unauthenticated-eapol-key-decryption.txt">https://w1.fi/security/2018-1/unauthenticated-eapol-key-decryption.txt</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
wpa_supplicant>=2.0<=2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1614520?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1614520 is considered high due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1614520?

    To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-1614520, upgrade wpa_supplicant to version 2.7 or higher where the issue is addressed.

  • What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1614520?

    An attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1614520 to recover sensitive information from EAPOL-Key messages.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1614520?

    All users running wpa_supplicant versions 2.0 through 2.6 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1614520.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1614520?

    There is no specific workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1614520 other than upgrading to a secure version.

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